Starting a 28 day intense weight loss program Monday after thanksgiving. I did half of the program 3 or 4 years ago and it worked. Went from 350 to 240 in about 2-3 months. It took longer due to me only doing half of the workouts but stayed with the eating program cause obviously @ 350 pounds I was in no condition to do the full.

Philly marathon was today. I am definitely serious about getting in solid shape, and even plan on doing the Broad St 10 mile run in May, but I can't see myself ever doing a marathon. Just about everything I read agrees that it does more damage to your body than good, even if you aren't normally prone to cardiac events. Running is super-healthy, running marathons is bad.

I agree. I did the DC 10 Miler last month. Ten miles is quite a bit of running for me. As far as my lungs go, I had plenty left in the tank. But the strain on my joints and muscles as considerable. I couldn't imaging running more than double that amount. It can't be good for you.

CERV96 wrote:Starting a 28 day intense weight loss program Monday after thanksgiving. I did half of the program 3 or 4 years ago and it worked. Went from 350 to 240 in about 2-3 months. It took longer due to me only doing half of the workouts but stayed with the eating program cause obviously @ 350 pounds I was in no condition to do the full.

I'm very wary of including protein shakes when trying to lose weight and not to build muscle. I drink a shake after a weight lifting workout and an hour later I'm starving. In general that's OK for me as I'm pretty active and a hard gainer. For someone looking to lose weight that could be trouble especially if it doesn't keep you full for long like me.

shafnutz05 wrote:Philly marathon was today. I am definitely serious about getting in solid shape, and even plan on doing the Broad St 10 mile run in May, but I can't see myself ever doing a marathon. Just about everything I read agrees that it does more damage to your body than good, even if you aren't normally prone to cardiac events. Running is super-healthy, running marathons is bad.

I would like to do one, but realistically I know it will never happen. I did my first half this past May, and while it was fun, the last 3 miles were the worst. There's no way I could do a second 13.1 on top of that.

I'm going to the RPAC (the big gym on campus) for something, and I figured I'd get a workout in while I'm there.

Can anyone recommend what would be suitable for someone who plays ultimate? It's the legwork of soccer combined with the jumping/verticality basketball, and the arms of football, in a way (triceps, biceps, pecs, shoulders, and forearms).

shafnutz05 wrote:Philly marathon was today. I am definitely serious about getting in solid shape, and even plan on doing the Broad St 10 mile run in May, but I can't see myself ever doing a marathon. Just about everything I read agrees that it does more damage to your body than good, even if you aren't normally prone to cardiac events. Running is super-healthy, running marathons is bad.

the broad street run is great. when i did it, i started training in february, and was ready in may. doesn't take a ton of time to get ready for a 10 miler.

I half want to do the Pittsburgh half next year. My brother is going insane with running this year. He just started running in like late May/early June and ran in the North Park 50k last weekend. He wants me to do a half so I can pace him for 10 miles during a 50 mile next year.

Kraftster wrote:I half want to do the Pittsburgh half next year. My brother is going insane with running this year. He just started running in like late May/early June and ran in the North Park 50k last weekend. He wants me to do a half so I can pace him for 10 miles during a 50 mile next year.

yeah, 50 miles is pretty extreme. I like running and all but I agree with Shaf, everything I read points that running marathons is not a healthy activity. I could see training for a couple and that's it, but people really seem to get addicted to them.

I have another question for the regulars here. I've started strength training 3 days a week and I notice a huge difference in how it makes me feel compared to running. When I run, I am energized the rest of the day. I get a boost from it. When I lift, (usually in the morning), I am just dead tired the rest of the day. It makes me into can't concentrate at work tired. I've made sure to get 8 hours sleep nights before I lift. I usually grab a banana and water and eat that as I drive to the gym. After I lift I'll eat oatmeal right before work. After that I am just exhausted though. Just looking for quicker recovery and less tiredness. Any ideas?

Kraftster wrote:I half want to do the Pittsburgh half next year. My brother is going insane with running this year. He just started running in like late May/early June and ran in the North Park 50k last weekend. He wants me to do a half so I can pace him for 10 miles during a 50 mile next year.

yeah, 50 miles is pretty extreme. I like running and all but I agree with Shaf, everything I read points that running marathons is not a healthy activity. I could see training for a couple and that's it, but people really seem to get addicted to them.

I have another question for the regulars here. I've started strength training 3 days a week and I notice a huge difference in how it makes me feel compared to running. When I run, I am energized the rest of the day. I get a boost from it. When I lift, (usually in the morning), I am just dead tired the rest of the day. It makes me into can't concentrate at work tired. I've made sure to get 8 hours sleep nights before I lift. I usually grab a banana and water and eat that as I drive to the gym. After I lift I'll eat oatmeal right before work. After that I am just exhausted though. Just looking for quicker recovery and less tiredness. Any ideas?

It's probably the oatmeal. Protein, creatine, magnesium, and D3 after lifting should help.

shafnutz05 wrote:bh, the vast majority of things I've read support doing strength training in the afternoon or evening, since you are still in a somewhat catabolic state in the morning.

I'd like to, but I just can't swing that with my home schedule. It's morning or nothing unfortunately. I like lifting early. I have always been a morning person. There are a lot of pluses to lifting early too; no one else is there, I never have to wait, no traffic driving there, get home at a decent hour. I just wish it didn't drain me so bad.

Normally I eat 3 eggs every monring but when I go to the gym so early I don't have time to make eggs. I was thinking about hard boiling them and eating them in the car on the way. I also noticed with the oatmeal that I am sooooooo hungry about an hour after I eat a large bowl of the stuff. I've just been doing oatmeal because it's easy and I can make it at work. It's obviously not working though.

Also, I'm almost positive that I am allergic to protein powder or something in the powder. When I take it, I get pretty bad heart palpitations. I thought it might be coffee, but I have narrowed it down to the protein. When I take it my heart beats funny. When I don't take it, I'm fine. Needless to say, when my heart is involved, I don't mess around. On a somewhat related note, I have a 5lb bag of powder I need to get rid of.

shafnutz05 wrote:bh, the vast majority of things I've read support doing strength training in the afternoon or evening, since you are still in a somewhat catabolic state in the morning.

I'd like to, but I just can't swing that with my home schedule. It's morning or nothing unfortunately. I like lifting early. I have always been a morning person. There are a lot of pluses to lifting early too; no one else is there, I never have to wait, no traffic driving there, get home at a decent hour. I just wish it didn't drain me so bad.